abrumar

Spanish

Etymology

From bruma, a variant of broma (“woodworm”) (Can this⁽⁺⁾ etymology be sourced?).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /abɾuˈmaɾ/ [a.β̞ɾuˈmaɾ]

Verb

1. (transitive) to overwhelm, crush, overcome, exhaust

   Synonym: agobiar

2. (reflexive) to become foggy, misty
3. (reflexive) to become overwhelmed

Derived terms

• abrumador

Further reading

• Template:R:DRAE 2001